Slik Sprint Mini Tripod with a Ball Head & Tripod Case, Black Color
Details
- Availability:
- No longer available through SilverGelatin.net
- List Price:
- $99.90
- Average Customer Rating:
- 4.5 out of 5
- Manufacturer:
- Slik
Description
This super compact SPRINT MINI series tripod has many of the same advanced features of the SPRINT PRO but in a much smaller package. The SPRINT MINI weighs just 26 ounces and folds to an impressively compact 14.1 inches for effortless travel. But surprising for tripod of this small size, it has a maximum height of 43.3 inches to get the camera well up off the ground. This super compact SPRINT MINI series tripod has many of the same advanced features of the SPRINT PRO but in a much smaller package. The SPRINT MINI weighs just 26 ounces and folds to an impressively compact 14.1 inches for effortless travel. But surprising for tripod of this small size, it has a maximum height of 43.3 inches to get the camera well up off the ground. The SPRINT MINI makes setting up simple and secure with fast, easy to use SLIK speed release leg locks and gearless center column for quick height adjustments. Three position adjustable angle legs make it easy set up on uneven ground or steps. The adjustable angle leg locks can also be used to lower the tripod. When used with the built-in short center column, (the included center column unscrews into two pieces) the camera is just 6.4 inches off the ground for extremely low angle or macro photography out in the field. Another way to get the camera low is to reverse the center column which could be used for macro photography or copy work. SLIK even designed a new head for the SPRINT series. This ball head features a precisio
Spotlight customer reviews
Works Well
[ Posted: 2008-11-07 ]
I like it. Holds my Rebel XT with a 28-136 lens on it with no problem. Small. Just remember it is fairly short. Check the height. It is very light, however.
Well-built, good price and compact
[ Posted: 2008-10-23 ]
I bought this tripod with the express purpose of having a second, smaller unit to compliment a larger tripod. I replaced the stock ball head with a nicer mid-priced head and a Giottos MH-652 plate. This works very well with the Canon G9 I use on trips. After using it daily for about three weeks on a road trip I'm very satisfied. It packs well in a bag or under the back seat of the SUV. The 43-inch height works in most situations. Very glad I got this model.
Smooth Operator
[ Posted: 2008-06-04 ]
Although I've only used this tripod a few times, it sets up quickly and easily. The legs extended smoothly and the leg locks feel secure. The supplied ball head and locking lever are smooth operating. The first time I used the tripod was with a group shot and I was self conscious about having the whole group waiting for me to set up the shot. It just did it's job without me thinking about it. I concentrated on aiming and adjusting the camera. (Canon G9) Please remember that, being a mini tripod, it doesn't extend as high as might be desired for some types of shots. I have not carried this into the field in order to comment on it's weight. Although I haven't taken live shots in the special attitudes, I love the multiude of adjustments, including ultra low, available on this model.
Super Minipod
[ Posted: 2008-05-19 ]
This little gem makes a super mini travel pod. I removed the entry level ball head and replaced it with a mid level ball head. I also installed a small hook on the bottom of the center post to hang a stuff sack with a stone in it to help steady the tripod. Using the above modifications I was able to use my Nikon D2H with relative safety. This is a real photography tool, not a toy.
Gets the job done
[ Posted: 2008-05-02 ]
Great size, very compact. Only issue is you can't keep the frame when shooting a portrait (turning the camera to shoot length-wise) because the weight of the camera itself causes significant slippage on the mount.